In the second message of our four-part series, Nicki Thorpe looks at the story of Jesus healing a blind man in Mark 8:22–25. Why did Jesus heal him in two stages? Perhaps it reminds us that healing is sometimes a process rather than an instant change.
Whether we are facing depression, mental illness or other struggles, we can trust that God is with us along the way. Partial healing is healing in progress, and just because we haven’t reached where we hoped to be doesn’t mean God has finished with us. We are encouraged to look up, remember who God is and trust his timing, even when his route looks different from the one we expected.
This message also challenges us to be honest about how we are really doing, both with God and with people we trust. And if we are in a good place ourselves, perhaps we can be the people who help bring others to Jesus.
In the third message of our four-part series on the armour of God, Rebecca Parkinson explores the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit in Ephesians 6:10–20.
As Christians, we are under spiritual attack, but we do not have to live in defeat. The helmet of salvation reminds us that we have been forgiven, that God protects our minds today, and that we have the future hope of salvation.
The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, equips us to stand against the lies of the enemy.God’s Word is alive, active and powerful. As we make it part of our everyday lives, it helps us recognise and resist the lies that come against us. Just as Jesus used Scripture when he was tempted, we too can use the truth of God’s Word to stand firm.
What does the Bible teach us about mental health, and how does God meet us when our minds are troubled? In this first message of a four-part series, we explore how God works in us through our struggles, renewing our minds and shaping us to become more like Jesus.
From 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24, we are reminded that God cares about every part of who we are: body, mind and spirit. Following Jesus does not mean we will never suffer, but we can be confident that God is with us and remains at work in us, even in our most difficult seasons.
When we struggle, we can learn to recognise the lies and replace them with the truth of God’s Word. We can bring our struggles honestly to God in prayer and learn to depend on his strength. As we turn our thoughts towards him, we can find the perfect peace he offers, whatever we may be facing.
In this second message of our four-part series on the armour of God, we continue exploring Ephesians 6:10–20, focusing on the shoes of the gospel of peace.
What do these shoes mean for our Christian lives? This message explores two key themes: protection and proclamation. God equips us to stand firm against evil, while the gospel of peace prepares us to share the good news of Jesus with others.
Paul’s words remind us that we need both readiness and urgency. Our faith is not something to keep to ourselves. We are challenged to be ready to speak about how Jesus has transformed our lives and to share our testimony with family and friends.
In this message, Sue Chastney begins a four-part series on the armour of God in Ephesians 6:10–20, exploring the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.
We live in a world where truth can be manipulated and trust can be broken. Sue challenges us to become people who seek truth and speak truth, grounding our lives in God’s Word.
The message also explores righteousness as a gift from God through faith in Jesus, rather than something we can earn ourselves. As we guard our hearts and prepare for spiritual battle, we can learn to stand firm with God’s help.
Whether you have been hurt by deception, struggle to know what is true, or feel under spiritual attack, this message offers encouragement to trust God and stand firm in him.
